ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
Selected Works 2025
Louisiana State University
TRAN HOANG
TRAN HOANG
4th Year Architecture Student
Louisiana State University
I am a Bachelor of Architecture student at LSU focused on ecological and climate-responsive design. I am interested in how architecture can actively support environmental systems while fostering inclusive, community-driven spaces. Through academic projects and professional experience, I have developed strong visual communication and technical skills, and I am seeking opportunities to contribute to environmentally responsible design work.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Louisiana State University — Baton Rouge, LA
Expected Graduation Date: May 2027
Minors: Interior Design & Architectural History
GPA: 3.89
Honors:
President’s Honor Roll — Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2025
Dean’s List — Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025
Relevant Coursework: Urban Design, Environmental Systems, Structural Design
SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Adobe Suites
Rhinoceros
Grasshopper
D5 Render
Revit
LANGUAGES
English
Vietnamese
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Assistant
LSU Parking & Transportation Services — Baton Rouge, LA
March 2025 - July 2025
• Assisted Project Manager in revising LSU Parking Maps to reflect updated traffic patterns and campus construction
• Refined map layout, fonts, and color palette to ensure clarity, legibility, and print-readiness for large-format wayfinding
• Supported production of professional, user-friendly maps for campus navigation
Administrative Coordinator Assistant
LSU Parking & Transportation Services — Baton Rouge, LA
August 2025 - Present
• Managed Offstreet reservations, communicated with departments and clients, and assisted with transit system accounting tasks
• Coordinated logistics for events, including barricades, reserved spots, and guest support
• Provided front-line support by answering phones and assisting campus guests
Desk Assistant
LSU Residential Life — Baton Rouge, LA 2022 – 2023
• Welcomed residents and families during move-in and move-out operations
• Provided front-desk support and assisted with student housing logistics
WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL
fall 2025
spring 2025 01 02 03
THE EYE FOR CULTURE CENTER
spring 2025
MCX
/ WALDORF ASTORIA / CURACAO, CARIBBEAN / FALL 2025
The Curaçao Waldorf Resort reinterprets luxury hospitality through climate-responsive design and site integration. Positioned along the Caribbean coastline, the project maximizes ocean views, prevailing winds, and shaded outdoor circulation to enhance thermal comfort and guest experience.
The massing steps with the terrain, creating layered terraces and private balconies that frame the horizon while minimizing site disruption. Open-air corridors, courtyards, and water features promote natural ventilation and passive cooling strategies suited to the tropical climate. Material selections draw from local textures and tones, blending contemporary elegance with regional identity.
My role focused on all public spaces and exterior environments, including site planning, outdoor programming, and circulation strategies for 2,000 cruise visitors arriving from the adjacent port. I developed activity zones and guest-flow sequences that enhance the visitor experience while increasing exposure to key commercial areas such as retail, dining, cinema, and casino spaces.
The project balances exclusivity with environmental awareness, demonstrating how resort architecture can be immersive, context-driven, and sustainably grounded.
SOUTH FACADE
EAST FACADE
SITE PLAN
POOLSIDE RELAXATION TERRACE
BEACHFRONT LOUNGE AND GARDEN WALK
OUTDOOR BAR
KIDS & TEENS PLAY AREA
SHADED GARDEN ENTRANCE PATH
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/ THE EYE FOR CULTURE CENTER / NEW YORK CITY / SPRING 2025
Located in New York City, the Eye for Culture Center addresses cultural and economic barriers that limit access to the arts for elderly, low-income, and Asian communities. At the same time, it creates visibility and opportunity for emerging artists.
The project integrates technology training spaces, free public gallery areas, and flexible cultural exchange zones that support intergenerational and cross-cultural engagement. Dedicated areas provide space for marginalized communities to share traditions, host events, and build networks.
Beyond its social mission, the building promotes urban biodiversity. The façade incorporates integrated birdhouses, food stations, and water sources to support local bird species, merging cultural inclusion with ecological responsibility.
The Eye for Culture Center redefines the art institution as an accessible, community-driven, and environmentally responsive space.
BASEMENT PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
EXPLODED AXON - PROGRAMS + SPATIAL LAYERS
Glass Panels Roof
Gallery Space
Green Roof
Performance & Workshop
Cultural Exchange
Technology Help Center
Public Reading Space
Bird Habitat / Hanging Garden
Grand Staircase
/ THE MORGAN CITY EXCHANGE/ MORGAN CITY, LA / SPRING 2025
The Morgan City X–change (MCX) is a climate-resilient civic hub designed for a flood-prone coastal community. The project functions as both an emergency response center and a daily community resource, supporting education, innovation, and social connection.
Its S-shaped form elevates critical spaces above flood levels while creating shaded public areas below for gathering and staging during disasters. Upper levels house maker spaces, an incubation lab, food distribution, and multipurpose community areas.
Environmental strategies include bioswales, rain gardens, permeable surfaces, rooftop gardens, and passive daylighting to reduce runoff, improve energy performance, and support biodiversity.
MCX reimagines civic infrastructure as adaptive, inclusive, and environmentally responsive—serving as both a refuge in crisis and a catalyst for longterm resilience.
